When God Looked the Other Way: An Odyssey of War, Exile, and Redemption by Wesley Adamczyk Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of When God Looked the Other Way: An Odyssey of War, Exile, and Redemption
Book Review: Poles, the Forgotten Victims of World War II
Summary: 5 Stars
Not one American in 100 knows about the martyrdom of the Polish nation, particularly those Poles who found themselves under Soviet domination.This book is but a hint of the horrors endured by countless Poles for almost 50 years The graves of innumerable victims dot every corner of the former Soviet Union. Nationals of Jewish heritage were not the only victims of the inhumanity of the conquering Germans or Soviets.
Descriptions of Soviet life and "culture"were enlightening and so true, and the horrors of God-forsaken places like Katyn, where the author's father was killed, cry to the heavens for vengeance. What incredible subject matter for movies ! Would that more such accounts appear on the American book market.The story of the Polish Armed Forces and their contribution to the Allied victory is waiting for a passionate producer/director. And a film depicting Mr. Adamczyk's story would be
a worthwhile and noble undertaking.
Book Review: Unforgettable
Summary: 5 Stars
It must have taken a lot of courage for the author to write this book, to dig up the memories. For a family to maintain their dignity and will to survive in such horrendous circumstances is awesome, inspiring. This is really a story about love and the power of the human spirit to overcome all odds. Book Review: Must Read for any Student of WW2 and Cold War
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best books written on WW2 and the Cold War, written from the perspective of a 7 year-old boy. A combination of Anne Frank's Diary and Gulag Archipeligo. Will make you laugh and cry. Raises many thought-provoking issues with superbly chosen words. Book Review: Inspirational
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is absolutely amazing.
It inspires you to appreciate the things that you don't appreciate every day.
Book Review: Odyssey of personal and national pride
Summary: 5 Stars
The shroud of secrecy that covered the pain and suffering encountered by many families during this time never let the world really see what sacrifices these families endured. The loss of family members, homes, dignity, and personal freedom are immense. Wesley's ability to write this book in a manner that is easy to read, yet heart wrenching all the same, is a gift to all who read this book. The perspective of a young boy on the painful road to freedom makes it human and real. As I read the book I was touched by what my relative had to endure - and knowing he was not the only one to makes this kind of odyssey only made me appreciate more the hard earned personal and national pride of the Polish community.